Best Public Schools in Zip Code 62814

Summary:

The 62814 zip code area in Illinois is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Bluford Grade School and Farrington Elementary School) and 1 high school (Webber High School). While the schools generally underperform state averages, Farrington Elementary stands out with exceptional test scores, particularly in Science, and a low student-teacher ratio. Bluford Grade School also has a strong 6th grade ELA proficiency rate, but Webber High School has seen a significant decline in performance, with low SAT scores and high chronic absenteeism.

The schools in the 62814 zip code area serve a student population with a significant proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting economic challenges that may impact student outcomes. Farrington Elementary appears to be effectively utilizing its resources, with a low student-teacher ratio and strong academic performance. In contrast, Webber High School has seen a dramatic decline in its statewide ranking, indicating a need for further support and intervention.

Overall, the data highlights both strengths and areas for improvement within the schools in the 62814 zip code area. The exceptional performance of Farrington Elementary and the declining results at Webber High School provide valuable insights for the Bluford Unit School District 318 and Farrington CCSD 99 to consider as they work to support student success and address equity concerns in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)							IAR Mathematics (2024)							SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bluford Grade School	Public	PK, KG-8	901 6th St	Bluford	62814	Jefferson County	Bluford Unit School District 318	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 732-8242	239	18	12.9	39.7%	230 (96.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	31.7	1350^th of 2067 public elementary schools	34.7%		48.9	981^st of 2077 public elementary schools	52.8%	369	42.6	17.2	25.9	23.1	53.3	28.6	42.9	32.3	17.2	3.7	11.5	13.3	14.3	10.7	11.8			98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	56.0	$12,501	$831	$11,670
Webber High School	Public	9-12	901 6Th St	Bluford	62814	Jefferson County	Bluford Unit School District 318	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 732-6121	129	10	12.5	40.3%	123 (95.3%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	14.7	602^nd of 697 public high schools	13.6%		23.6	543^rd of 699 public high schools	22.3%	59	47.8															4.2	4.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	95.0	$13,484	$1,048	$12,437
Farrington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	20941 E Divide Rd	Bluford	62814	Jefferson County	Farrington CCSD 99	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 755-4414	53	6	8.6	43.4%	49 (92.5%)	2 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)								(n/a)	83.3							40.6							37.5			100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	34.0	$13,504	$1,284	$12,220

Cities Near Zip Code 62814

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bluford	2.31 mi	5	684^th
Texico	8.28 mi	1	611^th
Wayne City	9.64 mi	2	112^th
Kell	10.82 mi	1
Mount Vernon	11.23 mi	19	518^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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